The California Water Resources Control Board has approved a request to allow the state and federal water projects to export more water south from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.

In January, the water amount was limited to only what was necessary for health and public safety. The California Department of Water Resources says more rain fell in February than was anticipated, allowing the Department some flexibility. The water board says it has consulted with state and federal fish agencies to ensure that no endangered fish would be put at risk.